GMBA is a network that seeks to actively explore and explain the biological richness of mountain regions throughout the world. The network has a research focus on mountain biodiversity and land use change. GMBA seeks to collect and consolidate available knowledge on the links between mountain diversity and fire, grazing, and erosion through publications and organising international workshops. 

The Global NTFP Partnership aims to link global, regional and national organizations currently involved in research and development activities concerning the conservation and management of NTFPs in four regions: Africa, East and Southeast Asia, Latin America and South Asia.  The Partnership’s goal is to raise the profile of NTFPs and to enhance capacities, relevance and effectiveness of all stakeholders.  The Partnership has no specific focus on organics, but Member Organizations develop their own research priorities. 

GLORIA aims to establish and maintain a worldwide long-term observation network in alpine environments. Vegetation and temperature data is collected at GLORIA sites to be used for discerning trends in species diversity and temperature.

The Platform features news on cotton products, markets, standards and research, as well as an interactive discussion platform.  The website is a joint initiative between Helvetas, the Dutch Interchurch Organisation for Development Cooperation, Organic Exchange and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. 

The Group of Plant Nutrition of the ETH Zurich has a long record on research projects using cropping systems such as organic farming; legume based low input and/or minimum tillage systems as model to improve our understanding on phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) cycling in the soil plant system. Our aim is to improve the understanding of a-biotic and biotic processes involved in soil nutrient dynamics in temperate and tropical zones so as to contribute to sustainable nutrient use. Particularly, the group has the expertise to study biological functions in soil systems involved in phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) cycling such as: microbial functions in P and N dynamics, including symbiotic nitrogen fixation, the functional diversity of arbuscular mycorrhiza and overall P and N (re-)cycling in agro-ecosystems using isotope techniques. We also characterize available and total nutrient stocks in the soil to prevent their depletion, and follow the fate of added nutrients in the soil-plant systems to minimize adverse effects on the environment.

The Group of Plant Nutrition of the ETH Zurich has a long record on research projects using cropping systems such as organic farming; legume based low input and/or minimum tillage systems as model to improve our understanding on phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) cycling in the soil plant system. Our aim is to improve the understanding of a-biotic and biotic processes involved in soil nutrient dynamics in temperate and tropical zones so as to contribute to sustainable nutrient use. Particularly, the group has the expertise to study biological functions in soil systems involved in phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) cycling such as: microbial functions in P and N dynamics, including symbiotic nitrogen fixation, the functional diversity of arbuscular mycorrhiza and overall P and N (re-)cycling in agro-ecosystems using isotope techniques. We also characterize available and total nutrient stocks in the soil to prevent their depletion, and follow the fate of added nutrients in the soil-plant systems to minimize adverse effects on the environment.

GRAB is a 30 year old field research organisation specialised in organic research for fruits, vegetables, vineyard and aromatic plants. Research is carried out by nine agricultural engineers on farm directly to ensure relevance of results.

Hainan University was recently formed by the merger of the former South China University of Tropical Agriculture and the former Hainan University.  Hainan University focuses on studies of tropical areas, ocean, and ecology.

HRF is an internationally-minded non-profit organisation dedicated to providing scientific information and expertise on herbs, spices and other botanical resources.  The Foundation has created over 200 information packets on herbs, specific health conditions and related topics.  HRF aims to educate consumers, government and the private sector and foster socially and environmentally responsible development of the herb industry.  Recent collaborative projects have included the revitalization of the botanicals industry in Albania and needs assessment for the non-timber forest products industry association in the Russian Far East. 

HPAL is a small satellite unit of the Panhandle Research and Extension Center. Its mission is to improve the profitability of dryland crop and livestock production through applied research. In 2006, 75 acres were certified for organic research. Specific organic research topics include soil fertility and nitrogen levels and identifying crop varieties that are most efficient in organic practices.